First Special Olympics Highlight in Rostock: athletes illuminate the city!
First Special Olympics Highlight in Rostock: athletes illuminate the city!
Rostock, Deutschland - From July 21 to 23, 2025, Rostock becomes the setting for the first national games of Special Olympics Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. More than 200 athletes will take part in this special event who compete against each other in five different sports: football, basketball, boccia, swimming and athletics. These games marked an important step for the inclusion of people with mental impairment in sport. NDR reports about this exciting initiative.
The national games offer the athletes the opportunity to qualify for the national games in Saarland next year, with the aim of participating in the 2027 world games in Chile. For some participants it will even be the first competition of their life. Clemens Russell, President of Special Olympics Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, emphasizes the need for systematic training in the clubs in order to promote the talents of the athletes and to prepare them optimally. The Rathaus Rostock complements not only the competition, but also an extensive supporting program, including the celebration ceremony and a Health program called "Healthy Athletes".
unit by sport
The event will primarily take place on the sports areas around the Rostock Athletics Stadium. In addition to the athletes, supervisors, families, fans and helpers will also be on site who support and cheer the participants. Rostock's mayor Eva-Maria Kröger emphasizes the enormous importance of inclusion and the positive influence of local initiatives for the community.
"Special Olympics is the largest sports organization worldwide for people with mental impairment," explains Russell. The underlying goal of Special Olympics is to enable these people through sports training and competitions physical fitness, courage, joy and friendships and to discover hidden talents. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been part of Special Olympics Germany since 2022.
preparations in the course
The preparations for the national games are already in full swing, and regular reporting is planned in advance. These games are not only a great opportunity for the athletes, but also an opportunity for society to be sensitized to the skills and strengths of people with impairments. It is a heartwarming event that shows how much joy and potential in sport is - for everyone.
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